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5 | Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) | National Science Foundation (NSF) | Fellowship funding for graduate students in STEM or STEM education fields, including natural science. | Three years of fellowship support (stipend + educational allowance) | Master's and Ph.D. students; before planned enrollment or within first year; U.S. Citizens or permanent residents. | November (early) | https://www.nsfgrfp.org/ | |||||||||||||||||||
6 | Dissertation Fellowships | CUNY Graduate Center | Fellowships for CUNY Ph.D. students who will complete the dissertation during the award year. | $5,000 -- $25,000 | CUNY Ph.D. students, level II and III; must be level III by February of application year | Mid-January for the following fall | https://www.gc.cuny.edu/fellowships-and-financial-aid/doctoral-student-funding/current-fellowship-opportunities | |||||||||||||||||||
7 | American Dissertation Fellowship | American Association of University Women (AAUW) | Fellowships for women during the final year of writing the dissertation.Scholars engaged in science, technology, engineering and math fields or those researching gender issues are especially encouraged to apply. | $25,000 stipend | Ph.D. students; applicant must identify as a women; U.S. citizens or permanent residents; completed coursework, with a prior-approved research proposal. | October for July 1 fellowship | https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/american-dissertation-fellowship-program/ | |||||||||||||||||||
8 | Simons Graduate Fellowships in Ecology and Evolution | Simons Foundation, Life Sciences Division | The purpose of these awards is to provide support for students entering U.S.-based Ph.D. programs with a plan to perform research in ecology and evolution. | Grant funding for a maximum of three years, funds usable over a five-year fellowship period. Awards will total $265,800, including indirect costs (limited to 20 percent of modified total direct costs). This covers three years’ worth of full-time support within a five-year period. | Applicants must be entering or applying for Ph.D. programs in biology during fall 2025, with matriculation to start in fall 2026. It is permissible for applicants to hold a master’s degree, and it is encouraged that they hold a master’s degree in physics, mathematics, computer science or engineering. | July 31 | Simons Graduate Fellowships in Ecology and Evolution | Currently closed, with LOIs due in July 2025, and full proposals in May 2026. Follow the URL for information on whether this will be open for 27-28 applicants. | ||||||||||||||||||
9 | Field work and research grants | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research | American Philosophical Society | Grants for field studies for the collection of specimens and data, especially in disciplines with a large dependence on field data (incl. Biology). | $5,400 maximum | Doctoral students; U.S. Citizens and residents, foreign applicants based at U.S. institutions or carrying out work in the U.S. | November for work in May or later | https://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/lewis-and-clark-fund-exploration-and-field-research | |||||||||||||||||||
11 | National Geographic Explorers | National Geographic Society | Grants for field research and exploration in ecology and conservation | $20,000 maximum for level I grants | Level I grants for early career individuals new to the National Geographic community. | Year round RFPs | https://www.nationalgeographic.org/society/grants-and-investments/ | |||||||||||||||||||
12 | Graduate Student Research Awards | Botanical Society of America | Promote graduate student research in the botanical sciences. Check "Awards: Research Awards for Students." Examples include Donald R. Kaplan Dissertation Award (Feb 2), Gradaute student Dissertation Award in Phylogenetic Comparative Biology (Feb 2), Bill Dahl Graduate Student Research Awards (Feb 16), BSA Public Policy Award (Feb 20), Developing Nations Travel Awards (Mar 15), and Student and Postdoc Travel Awards (Mar 15). | $1,500 | BSA membership; status as registered full-time graduate students; research advisor also a member of the BSA. | Mid February | https://botany.org/home/awards.html | |||||||||||||||||||
13 | Graduate Student Research Grants | American Society of Plant Taxonomists (ASPT) | Grants for graduate students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any plant systematics. | $1500 maximum | Master's and Ph.D. students; applicants must be members of ASPT at the time of the application deadline | Mid March | https://www.aspt.net/awards | |||||||||||||||||||
14 | Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) | Sigma Xi | Research grants to support scientific investigation in any field. Allowable expenses include equipment, travel, supplies not normally available. | $1,000 for nonmembers; $5,000 for members | Graduate and undergraduate students in degree-seeking programs; U.S. citizenship and residence not required; Sigma Xi membership not required | Mid-March; early-October | https://www.sigmaxi.org/programs/grants-in-aid-of-research | Fundable expenses details here: https://sigmaxi.secure-platform.com/a/page/guidelines | ||||||||||||||||||
15 | ASPB-Pioneer Hi-Bred Gradaute Fellowship | American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) | Innovative graduate research related to commodity crops. | $22,000 plus $1,000 for ASPB meeting | For Ph.D. candidates in plant biology at a U.S. university | no longer available? | https://aspb.org/awards-funding/aspb-awards/aspb-pioneer-hi-bred-graduate-student-fellowship/#tab-id-3 | |||||||||||||||||||
16 | Fellowship (=Grant) in Tropical Botany | Garden Club of America | Grants to support field work in tropical botany | $5,500 | Ph.D. candidates enorolled at a U.S. University; U.S. citizens or permanent residents | January 15 | https://www.gcamerica.org/scholarships/details/tropical-botany-fellowship | |||||||||||||||||||
17 | Maxwell/Hanrahan Field Research Fund | Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation | The Maxwell/Hanrahan Field Research Fund supports NYBG graduate students and interns for expenses related to fieldwork and the collection of biological material. | $2,000 | NYBG graduate students; for expenses related to field work and the collection of biological samples/specimens | Rolling | https://www.nybg.org/plant-research-and-conservation/science-programs/commodore-matthew-perry-graduate-studies-program/fellowship-funding/ | |||||||||||||||||||
18 | Richard Evans Schultes Research Award | Society for Ethnobotany | Grants to help cover the costs of ethnobotany field work | $2,500 | Students and or researchers recent graduates (<1 year) who are members of the Society for Ethnobotany | April 1 | https://ethnobotany.org/index.php?module=content&func=view&pid=50 | |||||||||||||||||||
19 | Eloise Gerry Fellowship | Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) | Funding for scientific research (natural and social), including supplies, equipment, travel for graduate students and early career scientists | $10,000 | Women; graduate student through Assistant professor (or equivalent); GWIS membership required by application deadline; financial need | Mid January | https://www.gwis.org/page/fellowship_program | |||||||||||||||||||
20 | SSB Graduate Student Awards | Society of Systematic Biologists | Grants for graduate student research in systematics (broadly definted)--field work, travel, computer, museum/herbarium work) | $1,000-$3,000 | Ph.D. students in first four (4) years, master's students in first two (2) years | Late February | https://www.systbio.org/graduate-student-research-awards.html | |||||||||||||||||||
21 | Graduate Student Research Fellowships (=grants) | Torrey Botanical Society | Research grants for Ph.D. and Master's students | $1,000, $1,500, $2,000 | Plant Science gradaute students who are members of the Torrey Botanical Society | January 15 | https://www.torreybotanical.org/grants-awards/torrey-botanical-society-grad-student-research-fellowship/ | |||||||||||||||||||
22 | Andrew M. Greller Graduate Student reseawrch Award for Conservation of Local Floras and Ecosystems | Torrey Botanical Society | Grant for graduate student research on local floras and ecosystems | $1,000 | Graduate students conducting research on plants, habitats, or plant conservation within 100 miles of New York City | January 15 | https://www.torreybotanical.org/grants-awards/torrey-botanical-society-andrew-m-greller-graduate-student-research-award-for-conservation-of-local-flora-and-ecosystems/ | |||||||||||||||||||
23 | Anne S. Chatham Fellowship in Medicinal Botany | Garden Club of America | Funding for Ph.D. research (travel, field work, lab work) on medicinal plants | $4,500 | Enrolled Ph.D. students working on any field of study related to medicinal plants (e.g., ethnobotany, botany, evolution, conservation, ecology, phytochemistry) | January 31 | https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/plant-science/plant-science/william-l-brown-center/wlbc-awards/anne-s-chatham-fellowship | GCA grant administered by MO Bot. Garden | ||||||||||||||||||
24 | Field Inclusive Grant | Field inclusive | To support natural science field work for graduate students | $500 | Applicants must attend an institution in the U.S.; internationals students are eligible; applicants must be members of field inclusive. | February 1 | https://www.fieldinclusive.org/research-grants/ | |||||||||||||||||||
25 | SHC Student Research Awards | Society of Herbarium Curators | Adding herbarium specimens of understudied regions or taxa | $500 | Student advisor must be members of SHC at time of application. | February 1 | https://www.herbariumcurators.org/awards/ | |||||||||||||||||||
26 | R.C. Lewontin Early Award | Society for the Study of Evolution | Grants for graduate students (Master's or Ph.D.) to collect preliminary data or to enhance the scope of research (Evolution) | $1,500 - $2,500 | February 19 | https://www.evolutionsociety.org/content/society-awards-and-prizes/graduate-research-excellence-grants.html | ||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Rosemary Grant Advanced Award | Society for the Study of Evolution | Grants for research expenses for students in later stages of their Ph.D. programs | $3,500 | Advanced Ph.D. students whose defense date is not more than 12 months after the proposal due date. | September | https://www.aws3.evolutionsociety.org/content/society-awards-and-prizes/graduate-research-excellence-grants/rosemary-grant-advanced-award.html | |||||||||||||||||||
28 | Earl Core Student Research Award | Southern Appalachian Botanical Society | Grants to support student research projects in plant taxonomy, systematics, and ecology. | Up to $2,000 | The applicant and advisor must be members of the SABS | February 12 | https://castaneajournal.com/earl-core-student-research-award/ | |||||||||||||||||||
29 | New York Flora Association Research Grant | New York Flora Association | Grant to support botanical research in the state of New York. | $1,000 | Students must be NYFA members conducting research relating to the flora of New York, especially when a substantial portion of the work occurs within the state. | February 28 | https://nyflora.org/grants_and_awards/ | |||||||||||||||||||
30 | Bayard Long Award | Philidelphia Botanic Club | Support for graduate or undergraduate students who are conducting research on plant species found around Philadelphia. | $2,000 | Enrollment in a degree-granting program at any post-secondary level may apply. | December 15 | https://www.philbotclub.org/grant-for-students/ | |||||||||||||||||||
31 | Graduate Student Research Award | New England Botanical Society | Field, lab, and herbarium work on New England flora | Up to $3,000 | Graduate students | February 1 | https://rhodora.org/awards/graduate/ | |||||||||||||||||||
32 | Flag Carrier Grant | WINGS of Discovery | Expedition based grants for Ph.D. students | $2,000 - $5,000 | For women who are leading expeditions related to their Ph.D. research | Rolling basis - apply no later than 6 weeks before your trip | WINGS Flag Carrier Program - WINGS Women of Discovery | |||||||||||||||||||
33 | Smith Fund | Michigan Botanical Society | Funding for research projects and environmental projects on Michigan's native flora and ecosystems, including scholarships for conference attendance or course participation. | Up to $3,000 | Funding for graduate students, undergraduates, or other researchers; priority for Michigan, but projects within the broader Great Lakes region may also be considered. | Rolling basis - allow 6 weeks minimum for review | Smith Fund — Michigan Botanical Society | |||||||||||||||||||
34 | Science to Action Fellowship | USGS | The Science to Action Fellowship program supports graduate students in developing a product that puts science into action, directly applying scientific research related to climate change impacts on fish, wildlife, or ecosystems to decision making about natural resources. | $10,000 | Open to Master's or doctoral students at any CASC Consortium Institution; preference for applicants with a clear research-management/policy link. | early December | Science to Action Fellowship | U.S. Geological Survey | |||||||||||||||||||
35 | Science Graduate Student Research Program | DOE | The Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program creates a pathway for you to advance your PhD thesis research while working at a Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratory, collaborating with world-class scientists, and using state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge scientific instrumentation. | Living stipend up to $3600, transportation expenses up to $2000 | Graduate students currently pursuing Ph.D. degrees in areas of physics, chemistry, material sciences, geosciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences that are aligned with the mission of the Office of Science are eligible to apply for the supplemental research awards provided by the SCGSR program. | DOE Office of Science Graduate S... | U.S. DOE Office of Science (SC) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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37 | ASPB Annual Meeting Travel Awards | American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) | Travel award to enocourage ASPB annual meeting participation of early career scientists. | $575, plus special registration rate | ASPB membership required | Mid December | https://aspb-travelgrants.secure-platform.com/a/ | |||||||||||||||||||
38 | Systematics Section Student Travel Awards | Botanical Society of America | Travel awards for students to attend BSA meeting (presenting in Systematics Section) | $500 | Graduate students who have submitted abstracts for annual BSA conference | Q1 annually | https://botany.org/home/awards/travel-awards-for-students/systematics-section-student-travel-awards.html | |||||||||||||||||||
39 | Developmental & Structural Section Student Travel Awards | Botanical Society of America | Travel awards for students to attend BSA meeting (presenting in Developmental & Structural Section) | $525 | Graduate students who have submitted abstracts for annual BSA conference | Q1 annually | https://botany.org/home/awards/travel-awards-for-students/ds-sta.html | |||||||||||||||||||
40 | SEB Conference Assistance Awards | Society for Ethnobotany | To support students and developing nations' members to attend the annual SEB conference | registration fee and costs up to $600 | Current SEB membership; enrollment in a gradute program (Master's or Doctoral) or recent graduate (<1 year) or postdoctoral fellows | April 15 | https://ethnobotany.org/home/awards/conference-and-travel-assistance-awards.html | |||||||||||||||||||
41 | Graduate Student Training Fellowship | Torrey Botanical Society | Funding for graduate students to attend field training courses and worskshops held at a university or biological field station | $1,000 | Plant Science gradute students who are members of the Torrey Botanical Society | January 15 | https://www.torreybotanical.org/grants-awards/torrey-botanical-society-undergraduate-and-graduate-student-training-fellowship/ | |||||||||||||||||||
42 | Katherine S. McCarter Graduate Student Policy Award | Ecological Society of America | To give graduate students hands-on training and science policy experience | An all expenses paid trip to Washington, DC, and policy and communications training | Applicants must be an ESA member and reside in the United States. Graduate students may be seeking a masters or a Ph.D. Past GSPA recipients are not eligible to apply. | January 7 | Katherine S. McCarter Graduate Student Policy Award – Ecological Society of America | |||||||||||||||||||
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44 | Fully-funded Master's Programs in Ecology, Evolution & Organismal Biology | Howard University and Twitter community | Google sheet with a list of fully-funded Master's programs | Funded Organismal Biology MS Programs | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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